KKN Namboodri

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..This neoplasm was initially misinterpreted as a malignant soft tissue tumor. Awareness of the cytologic features coupled with mammography should prevent a misdiagnosis of this tumor...

..001). Therefore, the FL assay performed simultaneously with the C. difficile toxin assay can help rule out asymptomatic carriage of C. difficile...

..Special note is made of the intra and interpatient variability of this rare inherited disorder...

..To test the immunogenicity and safety of HepatitisB (HB) vaccination during pregnancy and passive transfer of antibodies to the newborn...

..Acute non-organic psychoses, as often described in European and Indian literature, and categorized as 'Acute and transient psychotic disorders' in ICD-10, lack a clear nosological distinction from schizophrenia...

..tuberculosis. The data indicate that the combination of dot hybridization with PCR markedly increased the sensitivity and specificity of PCR. This may be a useful tool in the diagnosis of tuberculosis when conventional methods fail...

..The implication of the study is that the role of cannabis in any acute psychosis should be investigated carefully so as to prevent an overdiagnosis of schizophrenia...

..5 per cent). Comprehensive assessment and early management of these problems are emphasized, which can minimize the extent of disabilities...

..Thus the thyroid hormone-mediated change in membrane fluidity might play an important role in modulating Zn2+ transport activity of intestinal and renal BBM...

..Comprehensive coordinated care services are required for integration of these patients into the community...

..5%) male and 3 (6%) female specimens. In 15.1% male and 26.3% female (p < 0.05) subjects APD will not act as a safety valve if an obstruction occurs in the distal part of MPD...

..We studied the circadian rhythm of blood pressure in patients following acute stroke...

..The high degree of bacterial contamination seen indicates poor hygienic conditions and faults in manufacturing/handling of dairy products during and after processing and production...

..Colorectal tuberculosis is a very common site for gastrointestinal tuberculosis. Typical findings of colorectal tuberculosis are strictures, signs of colitis and polypoid lesions. Common complications are perforation and fistulae...

..To conclude, Tdt may develop on exposure to drugs other than neuroleptics. An adequate trial to clozapine can prove to be a useful treatment option...

..The presentation of several components of this disorder at one time and at this age is uncommon, and the features of overt hypoparathyroidism were probably masked by associated adrenal insufficiency...

..E. estimate of 3.2, 5.7 and 4.6 h, respectively but environmental temperature and cause of death modulate these changes significantly...

..We hereby present a case of AIP who had an uneventful pregnancy with a good neonatal outcome...

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..This study thus attempted to examine coping and its correlates in caregivers of bipolar patients, in comparison with schizophrenia...

..This will help to study its epidemiological pattern in a particular locale. Moreover, this information coupled with the clinical picture may be valuable in deciding the need for and type of antibiotic therapy...

..The issue of mode of delivery is unresolved. Its definitive treatment is surgical resection preceded by medical management. Surgical resection may be done during caesarean section as is reported in the present case...

..Transsternal radical thymectomy is an effective therapy for myasthenia gravis. Sustained improvement is achievable in female patients with moderate to severe symptoms and in patients with thymic hyperplasia...

..Also discussed is the pharmacological treatment of other less prevalent and recognized disorders like female sexual dysfunction, drug induced sexual dysfunction etc...

..Patient responded to a combination of behaviour therapy (thought habituation and exposure) and pharmacotherapy (fluoxetine and thyroxine). Diagnostic difficulties and management issues are highlighted...

..Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) was inconclusive. Therefore, surgical exploration and a left lower lobectomy was performed. The diagnosis of inflammatory pseudotumour was made on histopathological examination...

..A correlation between skinfold thickness and body mass index (BMI) with that of FSTT was observed. The data of facial soft tissue thickness will help forensic experts in reconstructing the face from a skull for identification purposes...

..There were minimal changes in cardiovascular variables and recovery was faster. It is suggested that sevoflurane may be the main anaesthetic for both induction and maintenance in myasthenic patients undergoing trans-sternal thymectomy...

..Nearly all reported patients with corrosion carcinoma in the published literature had consumed an alkali, but two of our three patients had consumed an acid...

..Further studies are warranted to ascertain these findings...

..Polymorphism reported in these genes is discussed...

..In conclusion, this study indicated that due to the lower sensitivity of IgM and IgA responses in pretreatment samples, detection of IgG4 subclass in saliva to either CSE Ag or AgB may serve better marker in the NCC follow-up...

..CPA has also been implicated in antibiotic associated diarrhoea (AAD). We therefore undertook this study to investigate the presence of CPA in stool samples of patients with AAD in a tertiary care setting in north India...

..The study indicates that detection of toxoplasma antigen in addition to IgG antibody response may prove to be a useful indicator in the early diagnosis of reactivated toxoplasmosis in HIV/AIDS patients...

..The muscle was found to be innervated by branches of the corresponding intercostal nerves of these spaces. The sternalis if present could be used for reconstructive surgical operations on the breast...

..They developed a second squamous cell carcinoma of esophagus more than 4 1/2 years after external radiation for a primary squamous cell carcinoma at a different site in the esophagus...

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..Arguments are presented for the existence of "Female Dhat Syndrome"..

..To compare and assess the efficacy of eye ointment and adhesive tape for protection of eyes under general anaesthesia...

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..Although albendazole therapy should be considered, especially in children with multiple lesions, many children with isolated neurocysticercosis will improve without antiparasitic therapy...

..The use of routine intra-operative cholangiography (IOC) remains controversial. This prospective study was carried out to determine whether to perform selective or routine IOC in patients undergoing cholecystectomy for gallstones...

..Local and community belief in such phenomena appeared to be a factor in influencing the decision to seek magico-religious treatment...

..We conclude that in very severe GBS in children IVIG therapy improves outcome to a remarkable extent, reduces the need for intubation and mechanical ventilation, shortens the length of stay in ICU, and promotes ambulation sooner...

..Neuropathological and other medical conditions are sometimes associated with the disorder but contrary to earlier belief this is not typical. Collaborative research would facilitate our understanding of this condition...

..To evaluate the efficacy of aerosolized budesonide therapy (with metered dose inhaler and spacer) early in the emergency room treatment of acute moderate exacerbations of bronchial asthma in children...

..Angiography has been the mainstay for diagnosis of Budd-Chiari syndrome even though other modalities are increasingly being used. We have evaluated our findings of duplex Doppler sonography (DDS) in patients with Budd-Chiari syndrome...

..To study the reasons for interpretive errors in false negative diagnosis of breast carcinoma on fine needle aspiration cytology material...

..Since 1982, aluminum phosphide (65%) has been the most common poison...

..Also, role of psychosocial factors in influencing the outcome is unclear...

..A tertiary care hospital in northern India...

..Ninety percent (n = 9) had emotional disorders. All the disorders were mild to moderate in intensity and were perceived to be easily treatable...

..Psychiatric morbidity was associated with women and unemployment. A score of 14 on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale provided a reliable cutoff for selection of subjects for referral...

..Five patients (13.5%) had a decrease in FVC by 10% or more during their follow up. One patient developed sputum positive pulmonary tuberculosis nine months after steroid therapy...

..The anomalous duct was inadvertently injured during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The injury was repaired and end-to-end anastomosis of the hepatic and cystic ducts was done through a subcostal incision...

..All patients with poor perinatal outcome had abdominal aortic involvement and a significant delay in seeking medical attention...

..The study was carried out to highlight the clinical and biochemical profile of patients with pheochromocytoma in a tertiary care center of North India...

..Short duration anticonvulsants may suffice in cases where the lesion disappears and EEG is normal. An approach to the diagnosis and management of SSECTL is presented...

..This inhibition in sperm motility and viability has been linked with decreased Ca2+-ATPase activity, as there was no effect of quercetin on sperm lipid peroxidation...

..Our rapid assay required only 7-10 hours compared to the conventional technique where the report is available only on the third day. It can therefore be used routinely for initial screening of faecal specimens for E. coli O157: H7...

..5 mg/kg/day p.o.) and diazepam (0.6 mg/kg/day p.o.) did not affect the glucose levels in rabbits even after one month of treatment. Present findings suggest that these two anxiolytics have minimal effect on blood sugar control...

..A multidisciplinary approach to management with active parental involvement helps the child achieve his potential...

..We hereby report a baby with perinatal tuberculosis who was not offered any prophylactic therapy inspite of the mother being diagnosed to have pulmonary tuberculosis...

..Internal pancreatic fistulas are well recognized complications of chronic pancreatitis...

..The results of the study indicate that concomitant administration of Coca-Cola enhances the rate and extent of absorption of carbamazepine...

..We thus conclude that the Pb-B levels of > or = 2.4 micromole/l (50 microg/dl) could enhance the pituitary release of TSH without having any significant alterations in the circulating levels of T3 and T4...

..The findings are discussed in context of the climatic conditions of North India...

..There is a lack of longitudinal studies of buprenorphine dependence, an important opioid dependence in several countries. We investigated the course and outcome of buprenorphine dependence in an Indian clinic-attending cohort...

..Histopathological observations and biochemical analysis of sutural bones in nine patients with craniosynostosis were compared with control subjects of the same age range...

..After a few days the patient died. On the advice of the mystical man the body was kept in a room which was made hot and dry. The police discovered the body after 2 years. A postmortem examination was conducted and findings are reported...

..vi) the branches of radial nerve, which normally arise in the radial groove, arose in the axilla on both the sides. So in cases of trauma or injury of arm some of these branches may be spared...

..0% specimens. The various changes seen in the osteoarthritic cartilage could be an effort of cartilage repair but such attempts are severely counteracted by the osteoarthritic wear process...

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..The present study shows that the ileocaecal valve has a well developed muscularis mucosa and a proportionate component of the nerve elements...

..001). Approximation of LCC to BC trunk was seen in 10.0% specimens. These observations may be important while invading the arch of aorta and its branches by instruments, as all areas are now susceptible to surgical attack...

..Larger studies are required to establish a role for DPAS staining in separating borderline, in situ, and invasive breast lesions, and to see if such positvity can be incorporated into the grading systems for breast carcinoma...

..To document the clinical pattern in recurrent herpes simplex disease...

..In the present study the posterior intercostal artery was at times found to supply the sternum directly or via its collateral branch and was named the persistent posterior intercostal artery...